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Boston Globe Writers Ask if Platinum Might Want Their Paper
Many jews resided in La Jolla in the 1940, 1950s, and 1960s. Carlos Tavares, the developer of Clairemont, resided on a large estate in La Jolla in the 1940s and 1950s. He was Eurasian, having a Chinese mother and French father. His mixed ethnicity did not keep him out of La Jolla. He was not a social pariah. I have seen no convincing evidence that jews were excluded from living in La Jolla in the period prior to the 1970s.— May 16, 2009 6:35 p.m.
Boston Globe Writers Ask if Platinum Might Want Their Paper
I would like to see some direct evidence that there was a "Gentleman's" agreement to keep Jews out of La Jolla, and that the Copley's were involved in drafting and enforcing such an agreement.— May 16, 2009 1:04 p.m.
Tracking the Union-Tribune Deal: Five parcels sold for a total of $51.2 million
On 3/18/09 real estate expert Gary London claimed that the 13 acres comprising 350 Camino de la Reina was worth $100 million. It looks like Gary's estimate was off a little. http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/articles/2009/03/1…— May 8, 2009 11:01 p.m.
End of Yet Another Era: Burl Stiff to depart the Union-Tribune June 4
In reality, Stiff was the "Hunter S. Thompson" of San Diego journalists. His tome, "Fear and Loathing in Rancho Santa Fe", was on the New York Times Bestsellers List for 28 weeks.— May 8, 2009 9:09 p.m.
Tracking the Union-Tribune Deal: Five parcels sold for a total of $51.2 million
The property taxes paid by Ponzi's parents are not enough to cover the City's cost of hauling their trash, not to mention the police and fire services they receive. Ponzi will likely inherit his parent's house upon their passing, and their low tax base as well. Ponzi will step into his parent's shoes and unjustly foist his rightful share of the tax burden on others just like the parents are doing. This is an example of freeloading in the extreme.— May 8, 2009 8:58 p.m.
Tracking the Union-Tribune Deal: Five parcels sold for a total of $51.2 million
Perhaps in the case of many businesses. But I would hate to see my parents property tax bill skyrocket to $6,000 a year because they would have to sell their home. Because they bought it in the 70's for $40,000 and it's worth $600,000 now. Why should they be punished? ============ If I purchased a $600,000 house in your parent's neighborhood I would be forced to pay $7,000 per year in property taxes. Is it fair that I should pay taxes of $7,000 per year while your parents only pay $850 per year?— May 7, 2009 8:45 p.m.
Tracking the Union-Tribune Deal: Five parcels sold for a total of $51.2 million
It looks like the taxpayers received a windfall. According to the County Assessor, 350 Camino de la Reina property was carried on the tax rolls at only $2,120,058. The annual property tax bill is only $22,105 on a $35.5 million property. This example proves the argument that Proposition 13 primarily benefits large corporations.— May 6, 2009 8:43 p.m.
Downtown San Diego Harbor Drive’s View is Now Forever Changed
The pedestrian bridge is a waste of money. The City could have built an underground tunnel for a fraction of what the bridge cost. San Diego has a history of pedestrian tunnels. In the 1940s two underground pedestrian tunnels were constructed at the intersection of Park Blvd. and El Cajon Blvd so school children could cross the street without risking their lives. The tunnels are still there, but the entrances were covered in concrete in the 1970s. There were also several other pedestrian tunnels at major intersections along El Cajon Blvd.— April 28, 2009 8:20 p.m.
Copley Pension System Solid, Strategy Intelligently Conservative
If Congress lowers the pension funding requirements in response to pressure from employers whose plans are grossly underfunded, then Copley's plan would be overfunded by a wide margin. Can Black siphon cash from the Copley plan if Congress weakens the funding rules and the plan becomes overfunded?— April 19, 2009 8:44 a.m.
Pension Pros Warn That Hocus-Pocus Could Be Used to Lower Annual Payment to System
Jerry should recruit Norm Stamper to provide some intellectual capital to the mayor's staff and help him run the city. Norm could help San Diego the way he helped Seattle.— April 16, 2009 10:46 p.m.